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- A Jazz Improvisation Primer, by Marc Sabatella - Information on topics relating to jazz improvisation: history, theory, practical advice on playing in a group.
- A Passion for Jazz! Music Commentary, History and Education. - History of Jazz music origins, styles and musicians featuring photo gallery, timeline, festivals, webcasts, piano chords, scales, online lessons and music teacher locator.
- Basic Jazz Improvisation Primer - A basic primer on jazz improvisation by Michael Furstner. Deals with using chord root tones and chord guide tones.
- Brent D. Stuntzner's Jazz Guitar Site - A jazz guitar site featuring several free transcriptions of solos by some of jazz guitar greats. Formats include standard notation, TAB, MIDI, and Jam Tracks.
- Caltera School - [Berwyn, IL, US] Jeremy Callner and Jason Paterna offers studies in jazz improvisation, combos, ear training, and music business. Photos, email address.
- Clifford Brown Jazz Foundation - Names of those awarded scholarships by the foundation, with links to audio files of recordings by the great trumpeter.
- Dixieland Jazz - Offers Louis Armstrong transcriptions, improvisation lessons, and 'Band in a Box' songs.
- Dixieland Jazz - How to play Dixieland Jazz, transcriptions showing how Louis Armstrong did it, improvisation lessons showing how you can do it with the help of 'Band in a Box' songs.
- Greg Fishman Jazz Studios - This site is dedicated to the study of jazz improvisation. The site features original content discussing various aspects of jazz improvisation, theory, licks, chords and practice tips.
- Hal Galper Articles - Online versions of articles by the jazz pianist that originally appeared in publications such as "Down Beat" include Forward Motion, Comping, Stagefright, Practice and Performance Goals, and How to Learn a Tune.
- I Was Doing All Right - A jazz trumpet player's journey with musical and technical development, featuring ear training tools and improvisation tips.
- Institute for American Classical Music - Facility established by Vernon W. Lewis in Bala Cynwood, Pennsylvania, in support of jazz, gospel music, and African-American folk music, offering workshops, concerts, and mentoring.
- International Association of Schools of Jazz - [Netherlands] Organisation of institutions engaged in the teaching of jazz on a regular basis.
- Jazz Arranging Tutorial - Doug Bristol's site is a good reference for those interested in learning the basics of jazz ensemble arranging.
- Jazz For The Masses - A one stop resource for Lead Sheets (with play alongs), Jazz History, and Jazz Theory.
- Jazz Guitar Improvisation in One Lesson - Jazz guitar online diagrams outline limits of classical jazz harmony in major with improvisation options. More than isolated chords or single key area map. No previous theory required.
- Jazz House Kids - New Jersey foundation provides in-school and summer programs developing jazz instrumental and vocal skills in elementary and middle school students and their music teachers. Online ticket sales and donations.
- Jazz Impact Institute - Bassist, educator, and NEA grant recipient Harvey Gold, Ph.D., presents seminars with his jazz sextet to teach corporate employees how to handle change.
- Jazz Logic - Step-by-step jazz improvisation method book, containing four play-along CDs, written for both group and individual instruction.
- Jazz Resource Center - Systematic approach to piano voicings and scales as well as transcriptions.
- Jazz Transcriptions - Offer free solo transcriptions to musicians, educators, and music enthusiasts.
- Jazz theory and Improvisation by Pete Thomas - Online tutorials and resources on jazz theory, saxophone playing and composition by UK recording musician Pete Thomas.
- Jazzmasters Workshop - Non-profit organization providing free jazz education to school children in California and other states. Mentors, FAQ, contributions.
- Jeff Helgesen's Home Page - Features tens of jazz trumpet solos transcriptions. (PDF format). Includes Dorham, Hubbard, Fagerquist, Baker and other trumpettists.
- Jenny's Jazz Forum - Some archived articles on jazz improvisation and transcriptions.
- Joan Wildman: Articles on Jazz Improvisation - Some articles about improv and harmony by a professor at the University of Wisconsin. Also, soundclips, examples and links to other jazz sites.
- Learn Jazz Piano by Scot Ranney - Free online jazz piano lessons with graphical and audio examples of different styles and approaches. Also includes jazz piano discussion forums.
- Psyching Out Improvisation Demons - Roger Freundlich shares his experience in teaching jazz improvisation to adult students.
- Purcell, Simon - British jazz pianist and educator offers downloadable play-along tunes and practice guides, with links to his quintet and the Glamorgan Summer School in Wales.
- SoYouWanna Learn About Jazz? - Full length article discusses the fundamentals of jazz appreciation, including history, styles, and personalities.
- Swing and Jump Blues Guitar - Matthieu Brandt's free instructional swing guitar method.
- Taming the Saxophone - Online tutorials and resources on jazz theory, saxophone playing and composition by UK recording musician Pete Thomas.
- The Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific - Offering fellowships, jazz camp, summer jazz colony, and jazz archives for developing artists. Includes news, contact, programs, calendar, sponsors, special events, and staff biographies.
- The Jazz School - [Berkeley, CA, US] Non-profit school for all ages. Admissions and courses offered.
- WNUR Links to Jazz Education - WNUR's page of links to jazz education sites, university courses, and jazz charts.
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